KOA RV Campgrounds in the Golden, CO, Area

Golden, Colorado, is a mountain town on the edge of Denver, and perhaps best known as the site of the Coors beer distillery, which is open for tours. The town is a gateway to the mountains of Colorado and has a lot of mountain-type activities of its own. It is in the Rockies where there are many trails, mountain streams and breathtaking views.

Denver West/Central City KOA

The Denver West/Central City KOA is the closest KOA campground to Golden. Central City is an old gold mining town, and today is the home of tourist attractions and casinos. The famous Red Rock Amphitheater is near by.

The KOA campground has sites that can handle big-rig RVs, up to 60 feet. All of the sites have full hookups--water, sewer and 50-amp electric. The sites also have cable TV and free Wi-Fi access.

While there is a lot to see and do in the area, the campground itself has amenities to make your visit comfortable, such as a clubhouse, hot tubs, a mini-mart, a souvenir shop, laundry and showers.

Denver West/Central City KOA

605 Lake Gulch Road

Central City , CO 80427

303-582-3043

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Estes Park KOA

The Estes Park KOA is 5 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, and beside Lake Estes, which makes it a beautiful setting and a great base for exploring the mountains.

Across the street, you can rent bicycles as well as boating and fishing equipment to use on Lake Estes. Horseback riding also is available next to the campground. Mini golf and go karts are also nearby to9 the campground.

The park has full hookup sites for RVs with 50-amp connections. There is free cable TV and free Wi-Fi access in the campground.

A Kamping Kitchen is available for camper use as well as showers, bathrooms and laundry facilities. Free tours of the area also are available. Planned activities are held during the summer months.

Cabins are available in one-room, two-room and deluxe sizes. Tent sites are available.

Estes Park KOA

2051 Big Thompson Ave.

Estes Park, CO 80517

970-586-2888

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Denver East/Strasburg KOA

The Denver East/Strasburg KOA is centrally located between Denver, Estes Park and Colorado Springs, making it a good headquarters for exploring Colorado. Nearby attractions include the Denver Zoo, Six Flags, Water World, and Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.

The campground is big-rig friendly and is able to handle 70-foot-long motor homes. Sites have full hookups--water, sewer and electric--with 50-amp connections. Cable TV and Wi-Fi access are free. The campground has public-use restrooms rooms, bathrooms, showers and laundry facilities. Cabins are available.

You can get pizza delivered to your site, and ice cream is available at the campground store. Coffee and espresso are available at the store as well.

Denver East/Strasburg KOA

1312 Monroe St.

Strasburg, CO 80136

303-622-9274

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James Jordan has been a writer and photographer since 1980. He has worked for newspapers in Arkansas, Tennessee, South Carolina and Kansas, winning state press association awards for writing, photography and page design. In 1995 he received his master's in Christian education and completed two years of Ancient Greek at the graduate level. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.

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